Tanenbaum, Andrew S.,  1944- <br/><br/>
Computer networks. 
Andrew S Tanenbaum; David J Wetherall. 
 - 5th ed. / 
 - Boston :  Pearson Education,  2011. 
 - 1 volume :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> .Previous edition: 2003 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index.<br/> 
<br/><br/>1. Introduction -- 2. The physical layer -- 3. The data link layer -- 4. The medium access control sublayer -- 5. Network layer desing issues -- 6. The transport layer <br/> -- 7. The application layer -- 8. Network security -- 9. Reading list and <br/> .bibliography 
<br/><br/> Tanenbaum takes a structured approach to explaining how networks work from the inside out. He starts with an explanation of the physical layer of networking, computer hardware and transmission systems; then works his way up to network applications. Tanenbaum's in-depth application coverage includes email; the domain name system; the World Wide Web (both client- and server-side); and multimedia (including voice over IP, Internet radio video on demand, video conferencing, and streaming media. Each chapter follows a consistent approach: Tanenbaum presents key principles, then illustrates them utilizing real-world example networks that run through the entire book-the Internet, and wireless networks, including Wireless LANs, broadband wireless and Bluetooth. The Fifth Edition includes a chapter devoted exclusively to network security. The textbook is supplemented by a Solutions Manual, as well as a Website containing PowerPoint slides, art in various forms, and other tools for instruction, including a protocol simulator whereby students can develop and <br/> .test their own network protocols 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780132553179 0132553171 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Computer networks.<br/>Computer networks.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TK5105.5  / .T36 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>004.6  / TAC